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iPad 2 GSM: How can I unlock my iPad 2 (forgot password)

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 05:30:09 -0700

I haven't been on this iPad for along time, I forgot the passcode and it's just sitting there I can not unlock it, Please help!

⟐ Commented November 29, 2024 at 5:30 MST

iPad 2 GSM: Any way to repair scratches in the screen?

Mon, 05 Mar 2018 05:38:06 -0700

I have a single scratch on my screen about 1.5" long. I'm not looking for a polish to "remove" the scratch as that's simply not possible. However I've seen product in the past that was nothing more than a liquid that you would put on scratches (for example, eye glasses) that would fill the scratch and make it so it's doesn't refract light anymore thus...bye bye scratch, for the most part.

It's been a long time since I've used any such product or have worn eye glasses for that matter. However, has anyone used those product on something like the iPad?

⟐ Commented March 05, 2018 at 5:38 MST

iPad 2 GSM: Only background showing and not working, not closing?

Sat, 28 Mar 2020 20:17:57 -0700

I have IOS 8. I was reading a pdf on Adobe last night, my charge was gone so it closed. Then I recharged it. I tried opening it. The background appears. no pass word, screen lock. no apps. no up or down manues. nothing. I tried switchin it, does not switch. I pressed the up and down bottons at the same time. apple logo appears, the screen goes blank, after a while, the same background appears. my own background. Ive tried this many times

⟐ Commented March 28, 2020 at 20:17 MST

iPad 2 GSM: Dropped iPad from 1 Meter on Wooden Floor. Won't Turn ON

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:54:48 -0700

Dropped ipad 2 on floor. No lights and won't turn on. Tried smacking it as per your instructions ... Nothing. I only hear the noise if I charge it.

⟐ Commented April 02, 2026 at 17:54 MST

iPad 2 GSM: iPad 2 GSM 64GB A1396 Boot hangs at Apple logo

Fri, 01 Jul 2016 07:45:50 -0700

Device history: Screen replaced once before, was working fine after. Screen cracked again area of front camera, then possible water spill some of which may have ended up entering through that area. (iPad 2 GSM, A1396, 64GB)

Q: Trying to determine if its worth fixing. I've removed the cracked touch/digitizer, the LCD works, the wifi antenna has some damage from the prior screen repair but was working OK despite that, battery may be on its last legs, no other internal damage visible, but cannot boot past the Apple logo and verify damage...

Symptoms: When connected to a charger, initially the empty battery icon appears, then after 15-30 minutes the Apple logo appears and seems to stay on. I saw it loop once after several hours (black screen then new Apple logo..) but not sure if that was the only time since I was not watching it over several hours... I can initiate a DFU mode by holding home and power button simultaneously but it never gets past the Apple logo and is not recognized when plugged into iTunes.

⟐ Commented July 01, 2016 at 7:45 MST

iPad 2 GSM: Sim card not recognized

Thu, 12 Jul 2018 10:03:09 -0700

Hi. Some day ago my ipad2 wifi+3G (european) stopped to recognize the sim card. I tried everything, iTunes reset, dfu reset, removing sim card, activating and deactivating airplane mode. Nothing...the sim card is ok on my phone so seems to be a hardware related issue and I'm out of warranty since march 1st (%^%%!!).

There's something I can do myself? Thanks!!

Michele

⟐ Answered July 12, 2018 at 10:03 MST

iPad 2 GSM: Dropped my IPad 2 now screen is alle green with Lines .

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 02:27:54 -0700

I Can se the apps and acces Them.

It read the Q and A, regarding The IPAD 1 about, and gently hit firm on the corner, screen almost came back to normal. And re attachinf the screen Cabel again.

We played a video and 2 minuts into it, screen turned all Black , with a Grey field Rolling from left of the screen towards the middel, and the starting over again.

⟐ Answered June 10, 2020 at 2:27 MST

iPad 2 GSM: My iPad's screen has wierd colors.

Sat, 12 Jan 2019 08:10:34 -0700

Okay so my iPad was dropped on the floor, the screen went black but when I press the lock button it showed a little light, I found a solution here, I smacked the iPad and the screen turned on again, but the screen has wierd colours like orange - red - green - blue greeny and I tried to search here for solutions but I didn't find any. So can I fix it with smacking again or do I have to go and change the LCD or what? And thanks.

⟐ Answered January 12, 2019 at 8:10 MST

iPad 2 GSM: ipad glue/adhesive doesn't stick properly

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 11:48:46 -0700

Hi everybody,

i replaced my broken glass. But now the new glue doesnt stick properly (the original glue from ipad digitizer). So, i take it off and bought a new one. But same happened again! Its everytime the same left corner next to the home button (there is the digitizer flex cable).

Any solutions? Maybe with a superglue? Which kind of glue could i use?

Im from germany and english is my fourth langauge. therefore my english is a little bit bad.

⟐ Commented February 10, 2022 at 11:48 MST

iPad 2 GSM: How to activate ipad 2 without entring itunes account.

Thu, 02 May 2019 15:14:12 -0700

Hi everyone, my name is Bright, I purchased a used iPad 2 from an unknown person, and I did an update and restoring. But now the device is asking me to enter the own's itune password to activate the screen which I don't know, I tried contacting him and he said he also purchased from someone which he can not contact him. Please am stacked I need help very badly. Please any ideal is very welcom. Thank you.

⟐ Answered May 02, 2019 at 15:14 MST

iPad 2 GSM: ipad 2 - My screen is blue after falling.

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 16:59:03 -0700

Hey guys, i dropped my ipad 2 on a carpet from 45cm. it has a screen protector but now my screen is blue but i can still see and interact with the display. (see photo)

what do i have to check if it is broken or what do i have to change?

(maybe the lcd or the display cable or the graphic chip?)

i have an ipad 2 with wifi and cellular, 64gb.

please help me :) and sorry for my bad english.

Paul

⟐ Commented April 20, 2022 at 16:59 MST

iPad 2 GSM: My screen is dark after digitizer repair

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 06:41:01 -0700

i attempted to repair my digitizer and though it does come on, it is very dark

⟐ Commented February 12, 2019 at 6:41 MST

iPad 2 GSM: Ipad 2 is not charging, no turns on, black screen

Thu, 29 Oct 2015 18:36:17 -0700

Hi,

my Ipad2 GSM does not charge and does not turn on. (Working properly before discharging)

The charger and the cable were tested and working properly.

The connectors are clean and without damages.

By connecting it to a PC is not recognized

Ideas on what might have?

Thank you

⟐ Answered October 29, 2015 at 18:36 MST

iPad 2 GSM: Backlight does not work ...

Sat, 21 Jul 2018 08:21:22 -0700

My iPad 2 has fallen down.

Since then there is no backlight (the screen seems to work fine because when I use a torch I can see everything on the screen) and also the digitizer cracked.

I have removed the cracked digitizer carefully and checked inside the iPad for further damage which could explain the backlight failure. But I couldn't find any other damage. Everything looks OK.

How can I find what causes the backlight malfunction. Is it the screen or is it something on the board?

⟐ Answer accepted July 21, 2018 at 8:21 MST

iPad 2 GSM: How to remove resistors from the logic board of a ipad 2?

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 04:31:13 -0700

Hi I am trying to use the hardware method of removing icloud lock from an ipad 2 3G and WiFi.

I have gotten into the ipad and removed EMI shield, identified the resistor that needs to be removed (r1205)

Now, I'm going down to the shops today to bag meself a basic solder iron.

My question is, how do I exactly remove the resistor with the solder gun? I've never used one before.

Looked all over YouTube etc, no help whatsoever which is a first!

Please help?? :)

Thanks!

⟐ Answer deleted August 22, 2016 at 4:31 MST

iPad 2 GSM: Issues with Wifi being poor after digitizer replacement

Wed, 25 Jan 2017 02:13:22 -0700

Hello, I recently took my broken glass off of my ipad 2 and let me tell ya, it wasn't as easy as i thought! But my question is, there is an antennae on the bottom right of the iPad and I damaged that... I looked online and it looks like that is for bluetooth. Is that true? I also was wondering which antenna connector it goes into, since there are 2. Is it the gold or silver one? I also disconnected the antennas on the top of the logic board (3g and wifi) and forgot what connector they go into, gold or silver. Thanks for all of your help!!

⟐ Commented January 25, 2017 at 2:13 MST

iPad 2 GSM: What can I do to release the sim tray?

Mon, 11 Jun 2018 00:10:37 -0700

Hi!

I bought an iPod 2 3G and put a cutted sim inside. The sim works, but I can't get it out. I think that the sim stucks at any edge. The tray comes out for about 1mm. I tried everything, but now I have no idea any more.

Some pictures from the sim tray and the area around it could help me if you can't tell me the perfect solution.

Please help me.

Regards

Tim

⟐ Answered June 11, 2018 at 0:10 MST

iPad 2 GSM: Where are the proximity sensors?

Wed, 01 Mar 2017 02:32:53 -0700

The iPad 2 can detect when the smart cover is closed. Before release, there was much speculation that it would include up to 3 IR proximity sensors. Are there any proximity sensors in the iPad 2? Is it possible to use the touch screen to detect when the cover is closed?

⟐ Answered March 01, 2017 at 2:32 MST

iPad 2 GSM: How do I get this version Ipad out of Recovery Mode?

Fri, 17 Feb 2017 01:37:36 -0700

mMy Ipad has been stuck in recovery mode, ive watched youtube videos countless times trying to get it out but, nothing seems to work!!!!

⟐ Answer deleted February 17, 2017 at 1:37 MST

iPad 2 GSM: Power Button won't work

Fri, 20 Jan 2017 02:46:46 -0700

Got a broken screen iPad 2, ordered the parts and did the repair myself. I have done multiple iPad 2 screens, so I am pretty familiar with it. This time, however, I seemed to have clipped the Power Button/Volume Button flex cable when getting the broken screen off. Went ahead and bought a new cable. Just installed it so that I could get the iPad back together and came across a really weird issue. Actually I ordered 2 power button flex cables. When I put it on and clipped it in the volume buttons work and the mute switch works, but the power button does not. I unplugged it from the board and plugged it back in. Nothing. Cannot get it to bring up power off info and cannot get it to lock/unlock. Tried the 2nd cable I purchased thinking maybe it was a bad cable...same exact thing. Any ideas?

Apparently the flex cable was defective. Supplier sent new ones and they work great. Thanks!

⟐ Answered January 20, 2017 at 2:46 MST